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The Kiro Congo (KCD) is a Catholic youth organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[1] It is one of the more important youth movements in the country.[2] Kiro Congo is a member of the Catholic umbrella of youth organizations Fimcap.[3][4]

AbbreviationKCD
Formation11 November 1947
TypeCongolese non-profit youth organization
Headquarters DRC
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Kiro Congo
AbbreviationKCD
Formation11 November 1947
TypeCongolese non-profit youth organization
Headquarters DRC
Location
Members55,000
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History

Kiro was founded on 11 November 1947.[1][3] The youth movement grew quickly in the 1950s. In 1957 already about 150 Kiro groups existed in the Democratic Republic of Congo.[4][5] In 1960 Kiro had already about 240 boys' and girls' groups with approximately 17,000 individual members.[4]

Organization

Kiro Congo is structured in the following sections (based on age-groups):[6][7]

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Age group Name of section
6 – 12 years "(Pré-) Bakayouki"
12 – 14 years "Youpi"
14 – 16 years "Gens"
16 years and older "Aspis"
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Activities

  • Meetings in local groups
  • Games, songs, sports, dancing
  • Pastoral and spiritual activities on Saturday and Sunday
  • Educational activities[6]
  • International partnerships[8][9]

Intercontinental cooperation

  • The work of Kiro Congo is supported by the Flemish NGO Broederlijk Delen.[7]
  • Kiro Congo is a member of the Catholic umbrella of youth organizations Fimcap.[3][4]

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